The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Britney Spears and more

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476) Janet Jackson and Kathleen Battle This Time Sep 09, 2026

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This song could have been a mess a song by featuring an opera singer...

Going out of the box, is exactly what Janet, Jam and Lewis have been able to do for their entire careers. The impact and legacy of THIS TIME.

Host: James Rodriguez Artist Archivist

Britney Spears - I'm A Slave 4 U - The Making Of Sep 07, 2026

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Rewind back to 2001: Britney Spears dropped “I’m a Slave 4 U” and changed the game. From bubblegum pop princess ➝ bold, R&B-driven icon. On today’s pod, we unpack the making of this track + what Pharrell & Britney had to say about it...raw, fearless, iconic.

Shoutout to

Guest: Grammy Winner Dave Aude

Guest: A&R Steve Lunt.

474) Madonna - La Isla Bonita, the importance of the song Sep 07, 2026

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Madonna's La Isla Bonita, truly helped changed mainstream radio....

Host: James Rodriguez, Artist Archivist.

473) Britney Spears - B In The Mix with Steve Lunt Sep 06, 2026

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B In The Mix: The Remixes is often overlooked by the public, but fans of Britney Spears legacy understand that this compilation was a tractional bridge between In the Zone and Blackout. Emphasis on moody, vibe electronic...

Guest: Steve Lunt (Jive Records A&R)

Host: James Rodriguez (Artist Archivist)

472) *NYSNC - Just Got Paid Sep 04, 2026

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"The cover serves a purpose on *NSYNC's 2000 album NO STRINGS ATTACHED" and shows you can reinterpret a song and not rely on imitating it."

Flowers for JUST GOT PAID

Host: James Rodriguez

471) Darren Hayes - Glorious A Tribute to Michael Jackson Sep 03, 2026

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Darren Hayes said Michael Jackson was the reason her became an entertainer. Following the death of The King Of Pop, Darren wrote a song honoring Michael Jackson, this is the story.

Host: James Rodriguez

470) Aaliyah - 4 Page Letter Sep 02, 2026

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"...and she was 17 years old when she recorded it. 17. Yet somehow, she delivered a performance that sounds completely timeless..."

Breaking down the importance of Aaliyah's song 4 Page Letter.

Host: James Rodriguez

469) Janet Jackson - Be A Good Boy and if Sep 01, 2026

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"Why are these interludes important?"

and

"Why did Janet decide against if being the lead single for janet.?"

Host: ⁠James Rodriguez